Our mission is to help border collies in need through sheltering, fostering, adoption, education and medical care; and in the process engage and educate the community to end the killing of abandoned or orphaned dogs.

Anyone who loves animals and has the time and space to provide a temporary home for an animal in need can become a foster carer.

What's required:

• Complete an application form
• Provide photos and details about your property (so we can ensure the animal will be safe and secure)
• Agree to the terms and conditions of our Foster Care Agreement
• Be available to collect animals, return them for medical checks, and follow instructions from our vets and behaviour team
• GIVE THEM ALL THE LOVE THEY CAN HANDLE!
• Return the animal when they are ready to find a permanent loving home*

*Warning! Foster carers often form a strong bond with their foster animal and decide to adopt them. We call this a “foster fail” and it’s perfectly OK! If this happens, foster carers are still required to go through the adoption process.

As a foster carer, you are always responsible for the pet in your care. In addition to providing a stable home environment for animals, you will also be required to: -

• spend a larger portion of your time at home (for example, you work from home, are semi-retired, or working part-time
• provide a safe, secure house and yard. 5ft + fences
• dogs MUST be kept on a leash at all times—no exceptions!
• have your own transport to attend scheduled vet check-ups, during working hours (not on weekends)
• follow all instructions given by our vets or behavior team to assist the rehabilitation of the animal in your care
• have time and experience to care for a dog with high energy
• have permission to keep pets at your home if you are renting
• All foster carers are provided with a 24-hour emergency contact number, so you'll always have support when you need it.